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    Brake Question

    I noticed today when holding my foot firm on the pedal after a bit the pedal heads down, does not go all the way to the floor, but it is obvious something is amiss. There are no fluid leaks, not even a spot. The brake fluid has not dropped at all.
    Have done the power bleed with the Nanocom. next break will crack the nipples and check for air.
    Is it likely the vaccum booster is failing? Is there any way to test? If it is are they easy to change out?

    Also the last few weeks have been getting this message on the Nanocom:
    Fault 17-07 Shuttle Valve Switch Failure (Intermittent).
    Any advice appreciated.
    Never ends with this thing.
    2011 Discovery 4 TDV6
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    2003 WK Holden Statesman
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    2000 Defender Extreme: Shrek (but only to son)
    84 RR (Gone) 97 Tdi Disco (Gone)
    98 Ducati 900SS Gone & Missed

    Facta Non Verba

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    from the description it sounds like leaking between the dual fluid circuit in the master cylinder. A kit should sort that out. Booster failing will be hard pedal or a rising pedal when held and engine off.

    For the Shuttle Valve fault see the threads and good oil on 3 amigoes. The fault will eventually bring the 3 amigoes on.
    Check earths and clean plugs first before going any fiurther.

    cheers

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    Odd, all good again now. Pedal back to feeling normal. Will keep an eye on it.
    As for the 3 amigos, it has been doing that on and off so maybe some work on the ABS unit may be required. From what I understand there is no kit for the Defender unit. If not big $ for a Wabco Unit, but will pull apart first and try and overhaul.
    2011 Discovery 4 TDV6
    2009 DRZ400E Suzuki
    1956 & 1961 P4 Rover (project)
    1976 SS Torana (project - all cash donations or parts accepted)
    2003 WK Holden Statesman
    Departed
    2000 Defender Extreme: Shrek (but only to son)
    84 RR (Gone) 97 Tdi Disco (Gone)
    98 Ducati 900SS Gone & Missed

    Facta Non Verba

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